10th July 2023 In News
Fast Facts – Building and Heritage Preservation
We have been sharing fast facts about the reimagined Museum. This week’s theme is the Museum building and heritage preservation.
Once Paisley Museum reopens in 2024, there will be:
- New galleries in the former library building and new connections into the museum
- New and refurbished historic galleries, celebrating John Honeyman’s original architectural design
- New roofs and services for maximum environmental sustainability
- Restored historic fabric and finishes
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12 / 06 / 24Life and death of Scotland’s ‘forgotten bard’ Robert Tannahill re-examined on 250th anniversary of his birth
Paisley’s ‘weaver poet’ lost his life in tragic circumstances, but his legacy still resonates to this day. This month marks the 250th anniversary of his birth on 3rd June 1774, and the team behind the £45 million refurbishment of Paisley Museum has announced plans to showcase Tannahill’s incredible contribution to Scottish culture and re-visit the circumstances around his death.
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25 / 05 / 24Social History Collection Conservation
Funding from The Pilgrim Trust has meant that we have been able to collaborate with the People’s History Museum to fully conserve artefacts from the Social History Collection.
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14 / 05 / 24Scotland’s biggest cultural heritage project welcomes corporate partners on board
Paisley Museum welcomes the University of the West of Scotland, The Malcolm Group and Scottish Leather Group as corporate partners
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